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health10 hours ago•2 min saved

Rugeley mother urges awareness after newborn dies from undiagnosed cold sore

Meg Edmonds, a 22-year-old from Rugeley, Staffordshire, is speaking publicly after her newborn daughter Magnolia died at 10 days old from herpes simplex virus (HSV). Edmonds believes the virus was transmitted through a cold sore she had during birth, which medical professionals initially dismissed as a harmless hormonal reaction. Her story highlights a critical gap in public knowledge regarding the life-threatening risks HSV poses to newborns with immature immune systems. The Lullaby Trust is using this case to launch an infection prevention campaign, emphasizing that parents should not feel guilty about restricting contact with unwell visitors. The campaign promotes the 'THANKS' advice: think about hand hygiene and avoid kissing babies when unwell. Edmonds, who had never experienced a cold sore before, is now living with recurring outbreaks that serve as painful reminders of her loss. She urges other parents to recognize that common adult symptoms can be fatal for infants, advocating for better education on neonatal herpes risks.

via BBC|

#health #hsv-awareness #infant-safety

health7 days ago•2 min saved

Wales urges vaccination as RSV season peaks, citing infant risks and hospital strain

Welsh health officials are urging pregnant women and older adults to get vaccinated against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) ahead of winter. Deputy Minister Nerys Evans highlighted that RSV causes thousands of hospital admissions annually. A mother in Pembrokeshire shared her daughter’s severe case to emphasize the need for prevention, while experts note the vaccine is distinct from flu shots.

via BBC|

#health #infant-safety #public-health

crime1 month ago•19 min saved

San Antonio teen charged after handing infant to stranger at bus stop

An 18-year-old Texas mother, Karla Ibarra, was arrested in San Antonio after allegedly handing her one-month-old son to a stranger at a bus stop. Ibarra approached Jennifer Benavides, who was waiting for a bus, and offered the child along with his identification documents. Benavides refused the offer, took the infant to a friend's home, and called police. Ibarra fled in an Uber but returned later, where she was arrested and charged with abandoning and endangering a child. The baby was placed with relatives, and Ibarra’s bail was set at $7,000.

via New York Post|

#child-abandonment #crime #infant-safety

health1 month ago•48 min saved

Newborn Vitamin K Refusal Surges 57%, HBV Vaccine Rejection Jumps 107%

Recent data indicates a sharp increase in parental refusal of routine newborn interventions. While the primary source reports a 57% rise in vitamin K shot refusals, secondary reporting from Healio highlights a 107% surge in Hepatitis B vaccine non-receipt. These trends suggest a broader decline in trust for standard newborn medical procedures, potentially reversing decades of progress in preventing infant bleeding and infectious diseases.

via Yahoo|

#health #infant-safety #newborn-care

health-and-safety3 years ago•5 min saved

"Federal Staffers Propose Safety Measures for Nursing Pillows Following Infant Fatalities"

The staff of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has recommended the implementation of federal safety requirements for nursing pillows in order to prevent infant deaths associated with the product. The recommendations include making the pillows firm enough to prevent suffocation, ensuring wide openings to avoid restricting infants' head movements, and prominently displaying warning labels. The CPSC staff cited 154 deaths involving nursing pillows from 2010 to 2022, with most infants dying after being placed to sleep on or with the pillows. The proposed requirements are expected to face opposition from the industry, which has defended the safety of its products.

via NBC News|

#consumer-product-safety-commission #health-and-safety #infant-safety

health3 years ago•10 min saved

Critics raise concerns over safety of weighted infant sleepwear

Doctors and safe sleep advocates are warning about the potential dangers of weighted sleepwear for infants. While some companies claim that weighted infant sleepwear can reduce anxiety and have a soothing effect, critics argue that the added weight could make it harder for infants to breathe, pump blood, and move around. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends against using weighted swaddles and sleep products for infants, citing safety concerns. There are currently no universal standards or research on the safety or efficacy of weighted infant sleepwear. Advocates are calling for the creation of a voluntary standard for wearable infant sleep products, including weighted sleepwear, to ensure the safety of babies.

via NPR|

#american-academy-of-pediatrics #health #infant-safety

health3 years ago•1 min saved

Federal warning issued after more infant deaths linked to recalled Boppy loungers.

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has warned parents and caregivers to stop using Boppy Newborn Loungers after two more infants died following a mass recall of the product in 2021. The recalled products made by The Boppy Company include Boppy Original Newborn Loungers, Boppy Preferred Newborn Loungers, and Pottery Barn Kids Boppy Newborn Loungers. More than 3 million Newborn Loungers were recalled in September 2021 after eight infants died as a result of using the product. The CPSC warned that the loungers posed a risk of suffocation if infants rolled, moved, or were placed on the lounger in a position that obstructed breathing.

via CNN|

#boppy #cpsc #health